Becoming a Forgiving Person: A Pastoral Perspective

Charting different paths through feelings of betrayal, oppression, and humiliation, the poignant stories in this book show how anyone can manage feelings of victimization and quench the lust for vengeance. Combining religious and psychological insight, Becoming a Forgiving Person examines how forgiveness can enhance feelings of self-esteem, freedom, and intimacy. The personal stories in these pages illuminate the futility of revenge and show why apologies don't always help. With its fascinating new perspectives on betrayal, revenge, apology, and reconciliation, this unique book shows how to forgive without waiting for apologies, ways to find personal power and increase self-esteem, strategies for cultivating networks of supportive people to help anyone through difficult times, tactics for getting on with life and finding inner peace, and how and where to find opportunities to practice forgiveness. Trinity Seminary Review says, "Any person, student, pastor, counselor, whatever, will be enriched by this book."Henry Close is the author of 'Becoming a Forgiving Person: A Pastoral Perspective', published 2004 under ISBN 9780789018557 and ISBN 0789018551.